Another 20+ riders out on the 2 club runs. Thanks to Si Walker for leading the C-ride and to Alistair/Neil on the A-ride, and thanks for stepping in. Unfortunately there was a rider clipped by a wing mirror on the A-ride, so hope you're ok, Andy.

Can I appeal to the 30+ regular club riders to put their names down at least once on the April-June thread ...I know I call out for leaders most weeks, but if there was a concerted effort to populate this other thread then it's just becomes easier. We also get at least 50% more riders if there is a named leader. Go on, be proactive. Make me a happy bunny.

I'll certainly need a large plate of baked beans on Sunday Dave given my year to date mileage, 47. Impressive.

So the forecast isn't great for Sunday at the moment, BBC says light snow. My original intention was to go to Flyford Flavell, 49 miles, slightly longer out than back. If there's a risk of ice I'll swap that to a gritted route ride to Warwick which will be a similar distance - but that depends on how snowy it gets.

Thanks Colin. I was at Aunty Ritas on Friday. They have had some problem with a large group of club cyclists (c20) who overwhelmed the cafe unannounced and then posted negative stuff on Trip Advisor. Given the size of a C group on a good day I wouldn't go there without giving them a phone call. Warwick is more resilient with a choice of cafes.

Went to aunty Rita's last Sunday with Pat & Ken, and although there seemed to only be 8 or 10 bikes there plus a few locals, could not get in.
So Sunday club runs will always be pot luck. But always worth giving them a try. Any problems then the Vale golf club is only 3 or 4 miles further on.

I went to auntyritas last week and a club had turned the week before and had to be turned away cause of numbers and it was full already, intern they made some unkindand unwanted comments so now she's not to struck on cyclists just turning up, if indeed you do go phone to make sure first